University of Trento doctoral program in Materials Science and Engineering

Call for applications
PhD students
University of Trento, Italy

Nanostructured polymeric materials for art protection and
    restoration
Dipartimento di Ingegneria dei Materiali e delle Tecnologie
    Industriali
Universita degli Studi di Trento, Italy

The International Doctoral School in Materials Science and
Engineering is seeking a PhD student with a background in
Conservation Sciences and Material Science (in particular Polymeric
Science) carrying out research in the area of "Materials and
technologies for cultural heritage" on the development of new
nanostructured polymeric materials for cultural heritage
conservation and restoration.

A preliminary research program is the following:

The research will be focused on the development of new polymeric
nanostructured materials for the protection and restoration of
canvas painting.

The first steps will be the assessment of the microclimatic
conditions that develop between the front and back of a canvas
painting under changing environmental conditions. This activity will
involve the assessment of a painting placed in a church, as a
typical exhibition environment.

This preliminary results will be used for the design and development
of new organic nanostructured materials able to provide some
improvement to the stabilisation and conservation of the painting
and with a possible use for canvas restoration.

The final step of the research will be the implementation and
verification of the effectiveness of the new materials under
changing environmental conditions according to well defined
procedures.

The PhD program lasts three years.

The candidate will have a Master in Conservation Sciences, Sciences
for the conservation-restoration of cultural heritage, Sciences and
Materials for Cultural Heritage Conservation. Alternatively the
candidate will have a degree in a physical science subject
(chemistry, physics, material science) or Engineering with a focus
or a special interest on cultural heritage conservation
applications.

The application details can be accessed at

    http://www.unitn.it/en/drmse/news/19169/
        announcement-selection-27th-cycle
        -academic-year-2011-2012-2nd-call

Applications must be made via the online application system:

    http://www4.unitn.it/Apply/en/Home/Index

More information about the PhD School can be found at

    http://www.unitn.it/en/drmse

Closing Date: 10  November 2011
The student is expected to start on January 2012

If you have any queries regarding the position, please contact
Professor Deflorian, Flavio.Deflorian<-a t->ing< . >unitn< . >it

Giulia Bertolotti
Dipartimento di Ingegneria dei Materiali e
Tecnologie Industriali
Facolt Ingegneria
Universitgli Studi di Trento
Via Mesiano 77
38123 Trento, Italy
+39 461-282490
Mobile: +39 3491393527


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